The classification code isn't necessary. I'm sure Canada Customs uses
them, but nobody else does! :-)
Regards,
Chris
On 7 Jul 2001, at 5:46, Tom Scales wrote:
> I've never once needed to know anything about the classification codes.
> They never ask and there isn't a place to put it on the form. Is this even
> used on a US->Canada shipment?
>
> Tom
>
> > >Hi folks,
> > >
> > >I need to ship an OM-1n body from Atlanta, Georgia to Wasaga Beach,
> > >Ontario, Canada. Are there any tricks of the trade or other tips I need
> to
> > >know before I make a trip to the post office?
> > >
> > >Later,
> > >Johnny
> > >
> > >__________________________
> > >Johnny Johnson
> > >Lilburn, GA
> > >mailto:jjohnso4@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Statistics Canada website
> > http://www.statcan.ca/trade/scripts5/define_query_form.cgi/file.htm
> > shows the following Commodity Classificationcodes -
> >
> > 9006510000 - Camera (o/t cine) with through-the-lens viewfinder, roll
> > film width 35mm
> >
> > 9006539000 - Camera (o/t cine) o/t single use, excl. through-the-lens
> > viewfinder,film width 35m
> >
> > The second one is appropriate for rangefinder cameras - I assume the
> "35cm"
> > film width is an error unless it refers to aerial cameras! These came up
> > with a search under 'lens' - 'camera' didn't show them of course! They
> > can be used as customs codes - mark the package and customs slip clearly
> > with Used Photographic Equipment - COMMODITY CLASS. CODE
> #90*******
> > and that seems to avoid problems and, sometimes, import duties. Speeds it
> > up too. This has worked well for me. AndrewF
> >
> >
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